An antique opium tray richly inlaid with mother of pearl , combining warm aged timber with shimmering floral detail in an object that reads as both history and ornament.

Oval in form and finely proportioned, this tray features hand-cut mother of pearl pieces set into the wood to create concentric borders and delicate botanical motifs. The inlay catches light with a soft, iridescent flash, while the timber has deepened over time into a rich, honeyed brown, giving the piece its quiet gravitas.

Originally made for ceremonial use, it now functions beautifully as a decorative centrepiece: a table object, display tray, or collector’s item that brings texture and story into an interior. Expect the gentle wear of age, small surface marks and patina consistent with genuine antique craftsmanship.

Part of De Ferranti’s Objects of Desire selection, this is a one-off piece, chosen for its material rarity, handwork and presence.